13-Hour Humantay Lake Hiking Tour from Cusco with Salkantay Views

13 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Sign up for a full-day excursion to Humantay Lake, a turquoise alpine lake in Peru known for its intensely bright blue and green water, snow-capped mountain bac...

Duration: 13 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cusco, Salcantay · Languages: English, Spanish

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What's Included

Professional tour guide.
Tourist transport and professional driver.
Breakfast and lunch.
First aid kit and oxygen tank.
Entry ticket.
Handmade trekking poles.

Not Included

Emergency horse, one way (20.00 USD).
Pair of walking sticks (5.00 USD).
Horses (25.00 USD).
Services not mentioned.
Water and snacks.
Tips.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Cusco to Humantay Lake Hike and Return

The Humantay Lake tour departs from Cusco at approximately 04:00 am. Pickup time may vary depending on your hotel location. The Humantay Lake tour departs from Cusco at approximately 04:00 am. Pickup time may vary depending on your hotel location. Once the group is ready, the journey to Humantay Lake begins. You will travel for approximately 2 hours in tourist transport to the community of Mollepata, where breakfast will be served before continuing the tour. Once the group is ready, the journey to Humantay Lake begins. You will travel for approximately 2 hours in tourist transport to the community of Mollepata, where breakfast will be served before continuing the tour. The tour then continues as the vehicle leaves the main road and follows a dirt road for approximately 1 additional hour. Along the way, you will enjoy views of landscapes, canyons, cloud forests, and glaciers, including the Salkantay Glacier, the second-largest glacier in the Cusco region. The tour then continues as the vehicle leaves the main road and follows a dirt road for approximately 1 additional hour. Along the way, you will enjoy views of landscapes, canyons, cloud forests, and glaciers, including the Salkantay Glacier, the second-largest glacier in the Cusco region. Humantay Lake hike Humantay Lake hike Upon arriving at the final vehicle stop, the group will begin a hike of approximately 1.5 hours. This is an average estimate and may vary depending on your pace; you may hike at your own rhythm. The trail is slightly steeper than the Rainbow Mountain Tour, so it is recommended to take several short breaks to avoid fatigue. Upon arriving at the final vehicle stop, the group will begin a hike of approximately 1.5 hours. This is an average estimate and may vary depending on your pace; you may hike at your own rhythm. The trail is slightly steeper than the Rainbow Mountain Tour, so it is recommended to take several short breaks to avoid fatigue. After reaching the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, the guide will provide information, followed by free time to explore the area. Approximately 40 minutes are scheduled before returning to the parking area. After reaching the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, the guide will provide information, followed by free time to explore the area. Approximately 40 minutes are scheduled before returning to the parking area. End of the tour End of the tour After about 1 hour, lunch will be served at the same restaurant visited in the morning. As the hike requires significant effort, lunch is served buffet-style to help you replenish your energy. After about 1 hour, lunch will be served at the same restaurant visited in the morning. As the hike requires significant effort, lunch is served buffet-style to help you replenish your energy. At the end of the tour, you will return to Cusco. The van will drop you off in the city center or, for private services, at your hotel. Arrival is scheduled between 17:00 and 18:00 hrs. At the end of the tour, you will return to Cusco. The van will drop you off in the city center or, for private services, at your hotel. Arrival is scheduled between 17:00 and 18:00 hrs.